Governor Designates New Hampshire Red Chicken As Official State Poultry

A chicken breed known for its ability to withstand cold winters is now the official state poultry of New Hampshire. But it still could run afoul of another new law despite its special status.

With birds named "Peachy" and "Rusty" looking on, Republican Gov. Chris Sununu on Monday signed a bill bestowing top honors on the New Hampshire Red, touted by supporters for its hardiness, intelligence and other qualities they said match the state's residents. Students from Canaan Elementary School who proposed the legislation joined Sununu for the signing.

"It was really fun to be able to know that this can actually happen, and it's possible for kids to do this," said Lidia Josephson, daughter of the bill's sponsor.

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